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The 5 Things You Need to Get Engaged During COVID-19

Published: Nov 30
The 5 Things You Need to Get Engaged During COVID-19
Author: 
Michael Page

COVID-19 brought the world to a screeching halt.

That big trip you had planned? Nope. Not this year.

A big party to celebrate a milestone? See you in 2021.

But one thing does continue: engagements.

Despite the global pandemic, we have noticed a surge of people getting engaged in recent months. It makes sense. There is a much deeper appreciation for the things, and people, that matter most. And the coronavirus reminds us that life is fragile.

Are you ready to pop the question? Here are the five things you need to make a COVID-19 engagement happen:

#1: A Budget

Forget what you have heard. There is zero rule of thumb for what you should spend on a ring.

You know your budget best. Be honest about what you feel comfortable spending, particularly when the economic situation is somewhat unstable.

We can create a stunning ring for any price-point.

And remember this: the engagement ring you choose is an investment, not just in love, but financially.

Unlike a new car which loses value as soon as it’s driven off the lot, diamonds and precious metals maintain value for generations to come.

With less money being spent at bars, the gym, or on travel, we’ve actually found that some couples can now spend a little more than they originally expected to on a beautiful ring.

#2: A Diamond

Ok, so you know what you want to spend. That is hugely helpful, because it allows us to present you with realistic options. Remember, no two diamonds are the same, so we are able to track down the ideal stone just for you.

Take some time to understand the Four Cs of diamonds: carat, cut, color, and clarity.

We will happily explain this to you again, in great detail, but it’s often nice just to have a baseline knowledge going into the process.

From the comfort of your home you can search some of our diamonds online, using the tools to narrow your search by whichever characteristic you wish.

Remember, we will guide you through this entire process.

#3: A Ring

So now you have a diamond selected, and you need the perfect mounting. That’s the ring, often made of gold or platinum, that will hold your stone.

There are literally thousands of styles to choose from.

Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through this, too.

But if you want to get a head start, begin with this basic overview of some of the most popular styles.

Then you can browse hundreds of possibilities on our website. Just like with diamonds, you can use the search features to narrow down the options to the style you like.

You can see other rings we’ve crafted, for inspiration, on both our Instagram and Pinterest pages.

#4: An Appointment

With your basic research in hand, it’s time to get serious.

While you are welcome to stop into our store during regular hours for an engagement consultation with one of our specialists, setting an appointment is often best. That way we have time set aside just for you, which is even more important during the pandemic.

We will answer every question you have (trust us, there really is no stupid question), and we’ll guide you through the entire process until you have the exact ring you want.

If you’re not comfortable coming into the store, given COVID-19, or you just want to get started right away, we’re also happy to set up a virtual video consult.

Just text, e-mail, or call us to set aside time with one of our specialists.

#5: A Proposal Plan

And now, the final step. How will you actually propose? We leave this up to you. We just ask for pictures once it happens so we can see the end result!

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